General Withdrawal Symptoms

Millions of Americans currently need treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, a staggering amount of these people will never seek help for their problem. Of the ones that do, some will relapse when withdrawal symptoms start to appear. This setback will require them to go through multiple rehab attempts before finally achieving successful sobriety. If you’re trying to stop abusing drugs or alcohol, you should know that you don’t have to go through this repetitive cycle of ineffective rehab programs. By choosing a quality rehab program the first time, you can beat the odds and start enjoying life, sooner than you ever dreamed was possible.

Why Do Withdrawal Symptoms Make it Hard to Stop Using?

When people abuse a mind-altering substance regularly over a long period of time, their body becomes dependent upon the substance to work properly. Once this physical dependence develops, the body and mind actually start to believe that they need the substance. If users suddenly stop or cut the dosage by half or more, the body reacts by going into panic mode. Withdrawal symptoms are actually a sign that the body is attempting to correct itself and restore itself to its former functions.

Everyone experiences withdrawal differently, depending on which substance they’re abusing. There are, however, certain symptoms that are typical of withdrawal to any substance.

These withdrawal symptoms can include:

Nausea and/or vomiting

Anxiety

Headache

Irritability

Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly

Insomnia

Fatigue

If you experience any of these symptoms when you stop using drugs, it is likely that you have a physical dependence. To safely and successfully beat your disease, you need to seek the professional services of a rehab facility.

How Rehab Can Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

Unlike self-detox, medical detox happens in an environment where medical professionals continuously monitor the individual’s health and progress. These individuals have the training and experience necessary to help ease the discomfort of withdrawal. Patients can have the reassurance of knowing a medical professional is on hand should any unforeseen complication arise.

Self-detox can be dangerous, particularly if the individual abused drugs at a high and frequent rate. Supervised detox is a much safer, and thus more effective, method for removing toxins from the body and preparing the individual for subsequent treatment. Crestview Recovery can recommend an excellent detox facility for you to start your recovery journey.

The Best Care is Available in Oregon

If you’re looking for a reputable and quality rehab center, Crestview Recovery in Portland, Oregon is an excellent option. We offer traditional treatment programs like intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, plus several other programs that can foster recovery.

We treat all addictions. Regardless of your current situation, there’s a program that will work for you. The total rehabilitation and lasting sobriety you desire are closer than you think!

Get Detox and Addiction Treatment Now

Don’t wait until your substance abuse problem gets worse. Addiction doesn’t go away on its own. In the scenic Pacific NW, Crestview Recovery has the treatment tools and resources that you need to reach total recovery. To find the program that’s right for you, give us a call today at 866-262-0531.